Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Review

Active Learning: Strategies for Building Students’ Self-Knowledge

Patcharin Suriyawong, Sanprasert Panniem — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This academic article aimed to study on learning management in higher education to present a perspective of learning management that was not just a teacher-centered lecture as it often occued, but also the concepts of active learning management that students were able to develop skills that met the qualification of the 21^st century skills and the needs of the current and future labor market. In this article, an active learning management process was presented, starting from meaning, importance, and activity management guidelines that were consistent with active learning management, as well as the example of actual case studies in teaching and learning management. It also discussed the perspective of the active learning management based on constructivist theory and the application of the theories in learning management. The researcher had reviewed some information and concepts from various documents, textbooks, as well as the actual case studies in learning management of Thai language students. The results of the study showed that the active learning management was a practical process in teaching and learning, especially at the higher education level where resources both inside and outside the university were beneficial to learning. Higher education programs were also open to providing learning that enhanced students' core competencies and skills, especially 21st century skills, including learning and innovation skills, information skills, life skills, and career skills. In addition, an important factor in learning management was the factor of students who were ready to learn. At this point, an important role was how teachers design students to be motivated to learn. From the case studies of students, it was found that the students were already attentive and interested. The students were more motivated to learn when teachers design fieldwork that moved from a square classroom to a larger field, they could create their own works. The students were highly motivated to organize their learning, therefore, there was no problem in designing any active learning activities because students had readiness and enjoyed learning. The last important thing that teachers were proud of was that students could build self-knowledge.

The Development of Basic Chinese Strokes Writing Skills through Practice

Zheng Shen , Li Jing Zhu , Kornkamon Thanarotrungrueang; Kamontip Rakkiattiyod — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The study's objectives were to 1) enhance basic Chinese stroke writing abilities through practice and 2) to improve students' achievement in basic Chinese stroke writing. 3) examine the students satisfaction with the learning exercise of basic Chinese stroke writing skills.. The sample comprised 100 Chinese language students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Phetchaburi Rajabhat University in the second semester of the academic year 2022. The research materials included: 1) basic Chinese stroke writing skills exercise; 2) a pre-learning and post-learning exam on basic Chinese strokes; and 3) The students’ satisfaction assessment form for the exercise. The results revealed that 1) the general development of basic Chinese stroke writing skills was 81.58/87.30 in conformity with the stipulated requirements (E1 and E2). 2) A comparison of students' academic performance scores on the correctness of the basic Chinese stroke writing skills found that students had higher scores on the accuracy of basic Chinese stroke writing skills after learning than before, the average score for basic Chinese stroke writing skills was 11.16 (55.80%), whereas the post-test score was 17.80 (89.90%). 3) The survey results of the study group on their satisfaction with basic Chinese stroke writing skills with advanced exercise were at a high level (𝒙̅ = 4.40).

Creative Contemporary Arts Symbolizes Local Identity of Phetchaburi Province

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

A guideline for creating contemporary work of art to express local identity can be used as a content that is related to the area through symbolic and visual communication. Because of every area has a story that can show local identity such as landscape characteristics, ethnicity, way of life, food, art, culture, and local wisdom, these unique characteristics are collectively called “Identities.” The use of the story showing the identity of Phetchaburi Province is conveyed into work of art in the form of contemporary art that has risen to a new movement in art and create more understanding between people. The creative contemporary art has a design guideline that consist of data synthesis, integration, and imagination for creativity. The artists use the principles of art composition together with the techniques and materials to create the work of art that are aesthetically pleasing and show consistency with the characteristics of traditions, cultures and way of life. The form of creative contemporary art can be presented with a variety of techniques and materials based on the artist's expertise, such as digital art, oil painting, acrylic painting and gold leaf, stucco sculpture, and embroidery art.

The Development of Education on Sufficiency Economy and Upgrading General Education Subject on the King's Philosophy of Rajabhat University to the 21st Century: Grassroots Economy Recovery, Supporting for Climate Change, Laying the Foundation of Entrepren

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this study were to 1) investigate the best way to develop and promote knowledge and understanding of the principles of the sufficiency economy philosophy; 2) study the ways to enhance the general education subject of “King’s Philosophy” into a skillset for learning in the 21st century; and 3) study the ways to promote the learning resources based on the King’s Philosophy for sustainable economic development at the local grass-roots level and to drive innovation communities to become self-reliant entrepreneurs who can help society. The target groups included 10 educational administrators, 30 students registered in the King's Philosophy course, and 15 individuals related to learning resources based on the King’s Philosophy. The research tools used included structured questionnaires, interviews, and data synthesis. The research results found that: 1) developing and promoting knowledge and understanding of the application of the principles of the King’s Philosophy and Sufficiency Economy Philosophy has created knowledge and enabled people to apply it in their daily lives through learning management in both traditional and online classrooms, as well as accessing learning resources outside of the classroom. This has allowed learners to develop their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. 2) The strategy for improving the subject of “The King’s Philosophy” at Phetchaburi Rajabhat University started with adjusting education management policies to ensure that every student learned about the King's Philosophy and the subject was promoted to the public more extensively by creating learning networks and focusing on integrated learning management with local communities and learning resources in the King’s Philosophy. As a result, “The King’s Philosophy” will be elevated to a higher level. 3) The strategy for promoting and driving the learning of the King’s Philosophy in the local community includes driving university policies, networks, academic service projects, student teacher-training programs, social engineer programs, community prototypes, and technology and innovation.

Performance Development of Phra Nakorn Khiri Muang Phet Fair

Theewara Winothaka, Suphannee Boonpeng — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study is qualitative research. The objective of this study was to study the development of performing arts at the Phra Nakhon Khiri - Muang Petch Fair. The scope of the study was from 1986 to 2020. The methodology of this study was learning, searching, and collecting data from the documents, interviews, and participant and non-participant observations to analyze and summarize the data. The results found that performances at the Phra Nakorn Khiri Fair have been continuously adjusted and developed. However, they adhered to the performance of local arts and culture. The performance styles in the Phra Nakorn Khiri Fair were: 1) standard performances; 2) folk performances; 3) creative performances; and 4) musical performances. The performances would be set at various locations within the Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair. The development of performances was divided into three periods, depending on the agencies working on performance management and the social situation in each year. During the first period of 1986-2005, it was found that the performances were mainly in the form of folk performances. The second period, 2006-2014, began with educational institutions playing a role in the management of performances, of which the teachers were coordinators. During the third period, 2015-2020, the field in front of Phra Nakhon Khiri was renovated into a park in honor of His Majesty King Mongkut. Therefore, the performances were set in this area. This research is considered to disseminate local arts and culture and promote tourism in Phetchaburi Province. It is also useful to those who are interested in studying further.

Applying Market Segmentation Theory and Motivation to Investigate the Active Elderly Senior Tourists’ Behavior in Selecting Homestay

Wannawanat Nongnuch, Kaedsiri Jaroenwisan — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The rise of becoming an aging society of the world and Thailand has led many businesses focusing on elderly tourists, as the elderly who are physically healthy, a group with high travel needs because of they have plenty time of to relax and have high purchasing power. The tourists also have the ability and interest to contribute to the development of society. Therefore, the potential development of the aging business is likely to expand in order to reach the needs of aging consumers as much as possible. The tourism industry is likewise pushing Thailand towards offering value to these quality tourists. According to the draft National Tourism Development Plan No. 13 and the Aging Action Plan Phase 2 (2002 – 2022), the trend among Thai quality tourists is that the number of high potential elderly tourists who can take care of their health trends to increase. To study the motivation for choosing homestays for elderly Tourists of the Thai senior tourists in the context of each community will enable homestay businesses to use as a guideline for the development of facilities standard, services, activities, up to the public relations model to increase value for the segment to make a difference, create opportunities, and build competitiveness in the tourism industry as part of the sustainable development of community tourism in the future.Therefore, the purpose of this academic article is to be a guideline to increase the efficiency of homestay business to support the active elderly senior tourists.

Awareness of tourist attractions news of Thai tourists through online media : a case study of Ban Nam Sap Community Phetchaburi Province

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The study of “Awareness of tourist attractions news of Thai tourists through online media: a case study of Ban Nam Sap Community Phetchaburi Province” 1) aimed to study perceptions of tourist attractions of Thai tourists through online media. and 2) to study the behavior of using online media related to tourism of tourists : a case study of Ban Nam Sap Community, Phetchaburi Province. This research was a qualitative research which was conducted by collecting data from a questionnaire on the level of news perception via online media of 400 Thai tourists, the researcher conducted a study from Thai tourists who traveled using online media. The tools used for data collection were questionnaires. The used for data analysis were percentage, mean, and standard deviation, the t-test was used to test the hypothesis, and the F-test was used to test differences and Multiple linear regression analysis.

The overall results of the study of perceptions through online media of tourists was shown that, it was at a high level and when considering each aspect, it was found that the attraction of tourist attractions and social influence on using online media were at the highest. As for how to access tourist attractions in Thailand on tourism information received from online media Information about travel arrangements and management and facilities of tourist attractions through online media at a high level in every aspect. The decision to choose a tourist destination through online media of tourists were at a high level and when considering each side, it was found that seeing messages, pictures, videos or checking in on other people's online media was the reason for deciding to choose a tourist destination : they have read general information about tourist attractions on online media as a reason to decide on a travel destination and see reviews of attractions on online media as a reason to decide on a travel destination was at a high level in every aspect. Hypothesis test results Awareness of tourism news through online media affects decision to choose to visit Ban Nam Sap community, Phetchaburi Province of Thai tourists, including ways to access tourist attractions in Thailand Attractive aspect of a tourist attraction, Management and facilities of tourist attractions, Information about travel arrangements on tourism information received from online media and social, influence on using online media and whether or not to choose to use online media, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram, affects the decision to choose to travel to Ban Nam Sap Community, Phetchaburi Province on the difference. It is statistically significant at .05.

Creative Dramatic Arts Performance: Kanomtanodsuk

Wilaiwan Chailangkan, Katmanee Patong — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research are: 1) to study the history and the process of making a sweet palm dessert unique to the Ban Rai Krang community, Rai Saton sub-district, Ban Lat district, Phetchaburi; 2) to create a dramatic arts dance series “Kanomtanodsuk”, meaning sugar palm cake. It is one of the famous sweets in Phetchaburi with a delicious taste and color and a unique method of making. The dance of Kanomtanodsuk is intended to represent the local and provincial identity in Phetchaburi, enabling it to become more widely known. The style is contemporary, combined with the gestures of the villagers making Kanomtanodsuk. This show's duration is 7.33-minutes long and is divided into 3 parts. Part 1 is called “Harvesting and Peeling Sugar Palm”, which illustrates the harvest of the sugar palm for use. The sugar palm must be ripened and naturally falls from the tree. The outer layers of the palm will be peeled off to reveal the yellowish flesh inside. Part 2 is focused on “The Process of Making Sugar Palm Sprouts”. This involves sifting the palm flesh, mixing the flour with the raw materials, folding the banana leaf or 'krathong', and setting the steamer for cooking the cake. Part 3 is “Creative Dance Show, Khanomtanodsuk”. The dance stages the finished steamed sugar palm cake pieces and their joyful arrangement in a pan or basket, using actual palm cake in the performance.

Applied GEO Information System to Manage Community Tourism in Laem Phak Bia Community, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to apply the geo-informatics system in the preparation of tourist and community product maps in Laem Phak Bia Subdistrict, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province. The samples used in the research were: 1) 12 government officials, academics, and private sector entrepreneurs selected by purposive sampling; and 2) 20 people in Laem Phak Bia Sub-district used a snowball sampling method or a chain sampling method to represent the population in the area. The research tools were in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics to find frequency, percentage, and mean.

The research results found that the geo-informatics system showed the potential of community tourism in the Laem Phak Bia Subdistrict, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province (100%). First of all, the Laem Phak Bia area has a variety of tourist attractions. Both natural attractions and man-made attractions can be developed into new tourist attractions. There are community sources for the distribution of products, such as sea grape farms, processed seafood, and other products. Secondly, accessing Laem Phak Bia is convenient (87.50%) because it is on an easily accessible route. However, there is still no bus service. Thirdly, in the Laem Phak Bia area, there are hotel facilities, accommodations, and restaurants ready to welcome visitors (87.50%). The survey found that Laem Phak Bia Subdistrict, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province had a total of 22 tourist attractions, 14 important places, 18 places of accommodation, 32 places of food and drink and shops and services, and 16 places of production and distribution of community products. The spatial database and the map of the data were set, namely the administrative boundary, transport routes, attractions, landmarks, hotels and accommodations, and facilities. They were combined with satellite imagery maps, special maps, and the location of the Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). These were used to create a spatial database before using the ArcGIS geospatial program to analyze the network using the best route command to create a tourist and Laem Phak Bia community products map and a ready-made travel program. Tourist routes were mixed to show the attractiveness of the area. There were three routes under the conditions of time and distance: 1) mangrove nature study route (Fragrant of Mangrove Forest), a half-day program with a distance of 4.4 kilometers, taking about 3 hours and 51 minutes; 2) the royal initiative project in the community study route (Following the King), the 1-day program, a distance of 4.4 kilometers, taking about 5 hours and 42 minutes; and 3) a nature and community way of life study route (Charm of Laem Phak Bia), the 2-day, 1-night program with a distance of 22.3 kilometers, taking about 20 hours and 4 minutes.

The development of English and Chinese master teachers’ networks of Government Savings Bank School under the Office of Prachuapkhirikhan Educational Service Area 1

Apichat Lenanant, Samrit Sangthong, Suparat Siraputtiphan, Phairach Kongcharoen — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research is entitled “The development of English and Chinese master teachers’ networks of Government Savings Bank School under the Office of Prachuapkhirikhan Educational Service Area 1”. It is an action research that aimed to achieve the following objectives: 1) to develop a network of English and Chinese master teachers of the Government Savings Bank School, and 2) to study the results of communication skills development of English and Chinese master teachers and student leaders in the network. The target population was 30 English and Chinese master teachers and 60students from the English and Chinese Leader network. The instruments used in this research consisted of 1) the English and Chinese Language Leadership Network Assessment Form, and 2) a skill evaluation form of English and Chinese master teachers and student leaders in the English and Chinese language network. The research results were shown as the followings: 1) The development of a network of English and Chinese master teachers consists of 7 elements: 1.1) building awareness, 1.2) defining vision, 1.3) creating benefits, 1.4) participation, 1.5) supporting each other, 1.6) fostering interdependence, and 1.7) sharing knowledge. The results of the network were at a high level, both overall and in each aspect. 2) The result of the development of communication skills of master teachers and the student leaders in English and Chinese language of the networks of Government Savings Bank School found that: 2.1) The Development of the English and Chinese master teachers’ network, the mean score was 30.00, significantly higher than before the training at the .01 level. The mean score was 28.27, significantly higher than before training at the .01 level. 2.2) The Development of English and Chinese language networks, the student leaders had an average score of 25.43, significantly higher than before the training at the .01 level. The mean score was 24.20, significantly higher than before training at the .01 level.

Sustainable Community-Based Tourism Management at Ban Huai Hom, Huai Hom Sub-district, Mae La Noi District, Mae Hong Son Province

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research was to study the operation and development of community-based tourism management at Ban Huai Hom, Huai Hom sub-district, Mae La Noi district, Mae Hong Son Province. The total number of research population were 376 people. The samples of the research population were the head of the family in the household of 105 households, and the sample group were people involved in CBT of 10 people including municipal mayor, sub-district administrative organization members, community tourism coordinator, philosopher in the community, village headman, village headman's assistant, agricultural group, homestay group, weaving group and agricultural products processing group. The topics in the study were consisted of 4 major aspects which were natural resources and culture, community organization, management and learning. The results of the study revealed that the factors affecting on community-based tourism management operations at Ban Huai Hom were 1) number of tourists visiting, 2) the community’s increase income and fair income distribution, 3) the community’s better quality life, 4) environmental conservation in the community, 5) preserving local arts and culture. However, the key elements that affected the sustainable community based tourism management were 1) strategic planning of those involved in the community, 2) management of tourism resources in terms of natural beauty and cultural heritage, 3) service quality management, 4) community leadership, 5) social capital, and 6) The support from external organizations both the public and private sectors.

Guidelines for the Development of Personnel Competency of the Provincial Electricity Authority of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

Kanyavee Feldman, Bampen Maitreesophon — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This mixed-method research aimed to study: 1) the competency level of Provincial Electricity Authority personnel in Prachuap Khiri Khan province; 2) the factors in personnel development that have a causal relationship with the competency of the Provincial Electricity Authority personnel in Prachuap Khiri Khan province; and 3) guidelines for the development of personnel competency of the Provincial Electricity Authority in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The sample consisted of 117 personnel who are permanent employees working in the Construction and Operations Department of the Provincial Electricity Authority in Prachuap Khiri Khan province and 8 people who provided key information. Data were treated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics methods, which were frequency percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square test and Multiple Regression Analysis. Research results are as follow: 1) personnel competence of the Provincial Electricity Authority is at the highest level; 2) the personnel development factors of technology and innovation and training and seminars have a cause-effect relationship with the personnel competency of the Provincial Electricity Authority. The statistical significance was at the level of 0.001 and 0.01 respectively; and 3) The Provincial Electricity Authority personnel competency development guideline found that knowledge from the actual work should be transferred. The research suggests that along with continuous personnel training in various fields on both regular and online platforms, there should also be clear rules of operation. The organization will further benefit from cultivating corporate values, providing good welfare, and promoting talented and conscientious personnel.